Filter Things To Do by Type

What's On in Auckland

Promote your event for FREE

If you are a business in Auckland and have an event to promote you can do it on My Guide at no cost.

Submit an Event for FREE

Featured Events in Auckland

The Life of Galileo
Tue 22nd Jun, 2021 Auckland Auckland
It may have been more than 400 years since the Roman Inquisition challenged Galileo Galilei’s proof that the Earth rotated around the sun but, sadly, the story of arrog
Things That Matter
Sat 17th Jul, 2021 Auckland Auckland
Auckland Theatre Company’s season of Things That Matter by Gary Henderson, adapted from the memoir by Dr David Galler.
Thursdays Live Jazz Night
Thu 17th Jun, 2021 Auckland , Auckland Central
An evening of classic cocktails, live jazz music, and your favorite black & white films of yesteryear.

Book Accommodation

Find the Best Deals in Auckland

Check-in

Check-out

In partnership with

Bethells Beach
267 Bethells Road, Waitākere, Auckland 0781, Auckland West

Bethells Beach - Auckland

Are you a business owner in Auckland?

Promote your business 365 days a year with the #1 Guide to Auckland.

Gain MAXIMUM EXPOSURE with a 'Dedicated Business Profile'

Directions to Bethells Beach

Te Henga Beach (also known as Bethells Beach) is a large, dark sandy stretch of sand that lays approximately 30 kilometres north-west of the centre of Auckland.

The beautiful beach meets the mouth of the Waitakere River which flows into the wild surf of the Tasman Sea. Visitors can access the beach from the car park with a short walk alongside the Waitakere River to the beach.

Given the wind conditions, the beach is a favourite with surfers while also attracting a fair share of paragliding and parasailing enthusiasts. Bush walking trails are also available with boardwalks in place. As you would expect, during the summer the beaches swell with visitors as Aucklanders head to the water.

In 1976 the New Zealand Geographic Board changed the name of the beach from Bethells Beach to Te Henga. The Māori name of Te Henga means sand and was originally applied to a wider area of the lower Waitakere River valley.

The beach is one of a quartet of popular beaches on Auckland's west coast along with Piha, Muriwai and Karekare. The photogenic qualities of the beach has meant its featured in a number of television projects including Xena: Warrior Princess.

Opening Hours:

7 am to 9:30 pm between Labour day (mid-October) and Easter (mid-April). During the winter months, it is open from 7 am to 7 pm.

Contact Info:

+64 9-810 9581